Does anyone know the history on this car?

[gatesy21]

I am finally ready to get into a viper and stumbled across this one. I noticed a slight crack in the door handle area on one of the pics also it looks like there is something around the speaker between the seats. These do not concern me that much however the low price makes me question what is the deal? In past experience something too good to be true usually is. Does anyone know anything about this one for sale? It is listed in Utah and on autotrader.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=48117&endYear=2010&modelCode1=VIPER&showcaseOwnerId=55739231&startYear=1981&makeCode1=DODGE&numRecords=100&searchRadius=0&mmt=[DODGE[VIPER[]][]]&listingId=365125219&listingIndex=94&Log=0

 

[Mopar Steve]

One post and a car for sale on Autotrader. Interesting way to market your car. Otherwise, doesn't look like a bad deal.

 

[gatesy21]

I am looking to buy the car not market it or sell it.

 

[viper k]

the car looks good i say go for it !! i think its a good deal !!!

 

[denniskgb]

branded title. car looks good. great price. if you are buying to hang on to it, go for it.

 

[SLViper]

http://www.salvage-cars-for-sale.info/salvage/for-sale-dodge-viper-2003-MjkyNTE0NzM

I do not know the history but it was auctioned as salvage in Dallas and was then for sale in Salt Lake.
Still seems to be for sale while not being driven. For a 5 thousand more you could buy one with 20K that has been taken care of. Thats the cost of one repair you know is going to happen and the salvage title lasts forever IMHO.

 

[viper vince]

I would stay away from a salvage title car I agree with SLViper!

 

[mbccenter]

If the car is repaired properly I say go for it. If you don't know what to look for get someone that does.

 

[gatesy21]

Sounds like too good to be true think I'll keep searching. Thanks for the info on the auction and everything.

 

[St.Char]

Wow, 40 photo's and 1 video and no pics of the engine bay, from what I saw in the pics, I would say this car has not been well taken care of. I would hold out for a better one and pay a little more and get a car without a salvage title, especially if this is your first one. They're out there, keep searching. Happy hunting!

 

[MoparMap]

A lot of it depends on what you're looking for as well. If you want a fun car to drive around a lot and don't mind some imperfections here and there it seems like a pretty good deal. I bought mine with 43k on the clock and with some associated wear, but I planned to pretty much daily drive it and I do, so I don't mind a few scuffs since it's bound to get more. Having something that isn't perfect is an easier way to deal with enjoying it and not worrying about something happening to it. A test drive and good once over at a shop is always good insurance before a purchase though.